Pregnant women should avoid cleaning cat litter due to the risk of contracting toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the parasite toxoplasma gondii. This parasite is commonly found in cat feces and can be harmful to the fetus if contracted during pregnancy. Toxoplasmosis can lead to serious complications such as miscarriage, stillbirth, or health issues in the baby. It is recommended that pregnant women have someone else clean the cat litter box, or wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly after cleaning it themselves.
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